Do Not Tolerate the Naysayers...I previously shared my migraine story on this forum under the title of "Feeling Validated," about my headaches. First, let me apologize for the typos and left out letters in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Too Long Episodes...I am a 31 year old female living in southwestern Ontario, Canada. From the age of around 24 I started experiencing these 'episodes'. The first one started after finishing exams...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
I hate my brain...It all started two weeks after going on the combined contraceptive pill although I didn't realise the connection until a few months later! I was sitting in my parents house...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Some Relief After 34 Years of Suffering...But first, my history: I am a 45-year-old Caucasian male who endured my first migraine when I was all of 9 years old. For the remainder of my youth and...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
You never forget what it is like to have a migraine....I recall having migraines straight after doing physical exercise in my early 20's particularly when it was a warm day or I was over exerted and possibly dehydrated. I would...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Life changes with chronic migraines....I had to retire from teaching Health Care at the University Level because of my migraines. I couldn't predict when I would have one, and would let people down -...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A Few Deep Breaths.......My migraines started when I was 9 yrs old... I am now 85. My mother would put me in a dark room for about an hour. My attacks consisted of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Migraines...I had my first Migraine when I was 8 years old. I was in recess, running around with my friends, when suddenly a kind of pounding appeared in my head...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Pain of My Life...My suffering started very early in my life about second or third grade I had constant headaches my mother decided it was time to see the doctor who promptly said...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Relief...My migraines began around age 8, but I wasn't diagnosed until my freshman year in college. It was during a test on greek gods and godesses. I started having trouble...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Migraine Merry-Go-Round...My family tree is filled with migraineurs, so when my first one struck while I was barely beyond Kindergarten, there was little mystery about what was happening to me. My...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
I have had some relief with diet still working on it!!...I had my first migraine around the age of 8. I had them quite frequently and finally went to the dr. This wonderful (NOT!) pediatrician told me that I am...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life with Migraines...I was born in winter of 1955, in south Louisiana. My mother had a history of Migraines, and had a lot of her characteristics. My first migraine was at the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hi, new to the community...Hi everyone. I'm new here, although unfortunately not new to headaches at all. I've had them for over 25 years. I've been seen by a neurologist all of this time...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Michigan Migraine...I've been a migraine sufferer as long as I can remember. Was it the whiplash I suffered in kindergarten or the head injury that landed me in the hospital for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Memorable Migraine: When J. Saved Me...Let me preface this entry by saying you should never, ever share prescription medication with others. Your script was written expressly for you and is not intended for anyone else...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My friend's first (and last?) migraine...One of my very dearest friends is extremely gentle and understanding when it comes to my health. She works with me and encourages me to take breaks, to not work...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Implant...I am getting ready to have a implant put in to possible stop my migraines. I have had them for 4 years and everything has stopped working. I will post...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesSurgery
Genetic and Congenital Causes...I just started seeing a new headache specialist, and he's brought up things that I've never heard another doctor discuss. I got blood work back today, and I have the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Migraine with Aura More Often Associated with Heart Attack or Stroke than Diabetes, Obesity or Smoking...The American Academy of Neurology released information about a new study this week that addresses the risk of heart attack and stroke for women living with migraine with aura. While...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments